25085 ZIP Code — Gauley Bridge, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25085 is located in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 13.95 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25085

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $31,630. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 25085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

602

population

13.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gauley Bridge	Acceptable
Gauley Bridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25812 Ansted (3.3 mi) 26656 Belva (5.1 mi) 25059 Dixie (6.3 mi) 25938 Victor (6.5 mi) 26690 Swiss (7.3 mi) 25862 Lansing (8 mi) 25136 Montgomery (8.6 mi) 25125 Lizemores (8.9 mi) 25173 Robson (9.2 mi) 25139 Mount Carbon (10.2 mi) 25160 Pond Gap (10.4 mi) 25118 Kimberly (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	602
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	13.95 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	38.1844
Longitude	-81.1437
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

602

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$31,630

Median household income

$21,389

Per capita income

$79,100

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	15.8%
18 and over	507	84.2%
65 and over	110	18.3%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	587	97.5%
Two or more races	15	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
Median income	$31,630

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 56.1%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,100
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.2%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	35.6%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	75	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	52	19.7%
Households with children under 18	86	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	32.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	19.3%
Married	47.0%	63.4%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	13.5%	6.9%
Divorced	17.3%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	18.8%
Kindergarten	12	14.1%
Elementary school	8	9.4%
High school	49	57.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Retail trade 21.5%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Professional & management 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	36.8%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	576	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	602	100.0%
Born in same state	602	100.0%
Born in different state	411	68.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	170	28.2%
French	167	27.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	1.5%
English	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	89.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25085

What city is ZIP code 25085 in?

ZIP code 25085 is primarily assigned to Gauley Bridge, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25085 in?

ZIP code 25085 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25085?

25% of residents in ZIP code 25085 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25085?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25085 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 25085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25085?

The median home value in ZIP code 25085 is $79,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 25085 in?

ZIP code 25085 observes the EST timezone.